this month inside World Mission
WM REPORTS
Russia - Need To Be Together
The Russian Orthodox Church ardently desires reconciliation with the Roman Catholic Church to end a 1000-year rift, even if it is still bitter about misunderstandings in recent years.
Nigeria - With All At Heart
"My concern is the good of all the people entrusted to my care, whether Catholics or not" Bishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of Lafia in the Nigerian state of Nasarawa said recently. The Bishop on a visit to Rome, kindly agreed to answer a few questions.
Nepal - Against All Odds
Despite danger and threats, priests, religious and laity in Nepal are determined to continue service of education.
Uruguay - Putting People First
The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) looks less like a true regional integration project than a "neo-colonialist" plan that will make poor communities even poorer and will not respect national sovereignty, the Catholic bishops of the members of South America's largest trade bloc said recently.
MISSION & WITNESS
SOMALIA: The Only Thing That Counts
Dr Annalena Tonelli, a 60-year-old Italian lay missionary, was killed last October in her home in Borama, Somaliland. Here is her testimony... read
MISSION ISSUES
SOUTH AFRICA: Where little children bury their parents
"No one should have to die alone; nor should little children have to deal with burying their parents in the backyard," says Sister Christine Martin, an Australian missionary who has been working with AIDS orphans in South Africa. more
WM SPECIAL: WHEN THE NAME OF MISSION IS WOMAN
A Woman From Samaria - by Rekha Chennattu
There is a growing awareness among us today that women are not given their rightful place in Biblical exegesis, theology and in the life and mission of the Church. The author, from India, after reading the episode of the Samaritan woman in the 4th Gospel, proposes some challenging and thought-provoking conclusions highlighting the enormous missionary potential of women in the life of the Church. read more
CHINA
WINDOW
HONG KONG: Ready For Battle
The Bishop of Hong Kong - who says he is simply following the social teaching of the Church - recently noted that while China has opened up to commerce and tourism, the Communist government still maintains tight control over religious activities. read more
YOUNG MISSION
PHILIPPINES: Having It All - by Fr Rico A. Nobleza
Priesthood is my career. A young Filipino priest explains why he chose the less-trodden path. read more
Vol. XV × No. 11
December 2003
WM SPECIAL REPORT
Women in the mission of the Church
- by R. Chennattu
MISSION IN ASIA
The "Little evangelizers" of Myanmar have no other reason to exist but their dedication to preaching the Gospel more by deeds than by words.
FIRST HAND MISSION
COLOMBIA: Delighting In Difference - by Fr Gordon Paul Rees MCCJ
A recently-ordained Comboni Missionary from South Africa reports on what arriving in his new mission has meant to him. read more
December 2003 WM Editorial
FILIPINO FOCUS ON DIALOGUE
Muslim guests at a unique priestly ordination.
LET'S MEET
MARY, Mother of Jesus
- by Aldrin Janito
To
Treasure These Things
In his concluding contribution, Fr Aldrin shares the beauty and challenge of Mary's story more
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